Rainwater needs a clear path to the ground the moment it hits your roof. A gutter system made up of the gutter, downspout, and gutter cover can provide one, helping keep your roof dry and the landscape a sight for sore eyes. Without a clear path, the rainwater will simply spill off the edge of the roof and drench everything below, including your prized petunias. Water may be good for plants, but too much of it is a different matter.
The soil can only hold so much water before it starts to erode and displace your beloved flowers and shrubs. Imagine what a steady stream of storm runoff can do if it’s directly in the path of the garden. This is why the downspout must be aimed at a channel or dedicated pathway; it can be a canal along the yard or an extended downspout that runs underground. Coordinate with your local contractor on how you want your gutter system to be.
Overall, the elements of a gutter system are essential to one another. The absence of just one can give way to potential disasters and costly repairs (repairing clogged gutters alone may cost between $3,000 and $100,000). A sound gutter system can protect the things that matter to you the most from even the strongest of storms.
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